Staff Accountant

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) is North America’s largest membership organization for those who work with employee benefit plans. They are seeking a General Ledger Staff Accountant to support senior accountants and the director in accounting operations, maintain the general ledger, and coordinate accounts within the CRM system. Responsibilities Prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis under the direction of the senior accountants and director Supports monthly accrual estimates for educational programs, board & committee meetings, and other Analyzes impact of foreign exchange on operations and prepares allocation on the balance sheet and income statement Prepares monthly foreign currency exchange and CPI data/reports Maintains fixed asset database for all organizations Supports completion of general ledger and financial statements for sub-company(s) Performs routine internal control audits of accounts payables, speaker and board reimbursements, staff expense and credit card reports to ensure compliance with policy and tax law requirements Supports the department in the development of the annual budget Prepares workpapers and documentation requests for the annual audits and tax filings Maintains records retention for department per compliance requirements. Responsible to properly archive significant and mandatory financial documentation for the Foundation As needed, supports the accounts payable (A/P) function with workload, records maintenance, analysis of records, etc Makes process improvement recommendations Skills A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel General knowledge of CRM and Accounting Systems Showcase excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Meticulous organization skills, attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis Capable of both independent work and collaboration within a team environment Communicate effectively, displaying proficiency in both written and verbal communication Thorough knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and maintenance Experience in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis Exhibit exceptional multitasking and adeptness in prioritizing tasks effectively Proactive approach to identifying process improvements and implementing solutions A 'Level 1' Staff Accountant which requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounting A 'Level 2' Staff Accountant which requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting CPA candidate optional Prior experience in budgeting, forecasting, supporting audits, and understanding of the impact of foreign exchange is preferred Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Great Plains is helpful, but not required Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical plan (which includes 24/7 Teledoc) Vision plan Dental plan FSA (medical and dependent care) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Long term disability Short term disability Ample PTO (vacation, sick, holidays) Defined benefit (pension) plan Non-elective company 401(k) contribution 401(k) matching contribution Free Milwaukee County Zoo passes On-site fitness center with yoga, stretch, and strength training classes Mindfulness sessions Bocce league Game nights Cribbage club Company Overview ​The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing the diverse employee benefits community with objective, solution-oriented education, research and information. It was founded in 1954, and is headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is